Breaking
Protests Shut Streets in Armenia’s Capital, Roads in Other Parts to Demand the PM Resign
Armenia Detains more than 270 Protesters Demanding Prime Minister’s Resignation
Russia Recalls Ambassador From Armenia
Armenia Seeks Foreign Aid for Post-Flood Reconstruction in Northern Regions
Rivers in the Tavush and Lori provinces overflowed, resulting in the tragic loss of four lives and causing widespread flooding in towns and villages along their banks. The deluge severely damaged local infrastructure, marking the most significant flooding event in decades for the country.
Armenia & Georgia to submit joint bid to host 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup
Armenia and Georgia will submit a joint bid to host the 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup.
Capitol Hill Briefings
Global ARM Capitol Hill Briefings: Peace in the South Caucasus and Armenia’s Strategic Shift
Global ARM held two comprehensive briefings in the US House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on May 7 and 8 in Washington moderated by President Tim Jemal.
- Thomas Becker, Legal and Policy Director for the University Network for Human Rights, addresses war crimes and atrocities committed by Azerbaijan against ethnic Armenians
- Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, delivered remarks at Global ARM’s Capitol Hill Briefing on May 7, stating: “The threat to Armenia has never been greater.”
U.S. Congress
Rep. Jim Costa Presses Secretary Blinken to hold Azerbaijan Accountable for Crimes Against Armenians
“Mr. Secretary, you and I differ on this: I don’t trust Azerbaijan,” stated Rep. Jim Costa, pressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its genocidal crimes against ethnic Armenians.
“Azerbaijan should not be trusted. It’s clear, the Azerbaijani government has committed human rights violations,” stated Rep. Jim Costa on his X account.
U.S. Local News
House Passes Schiff’s Bill to Name Glendale Post Office after Paul Ignatius
The House of Representatives passed a bill introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff to name a Glendale post office after former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius, the son of one of the first Armenian families to settle in Glendale, and the highest-ranking Armenian- American in the U.S. government.
Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh and Genocidal Policy
Azerbaijan: Baku is Bulldozing Armenian legacy in Karabakh
At least some of the Azerbaijani demolition efforts appears to
contravene a November order issued by the ICJ. That ruling required
Azerbaijan, citing Baku’s obligations under the International
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, to
“take all necessary measures to prevent and punish acts of vandalism
and desecration affecting Armenian cultural heritage, including but not limited to churches and other places of worship, monuments, landmarks, cemeteries and artifacts.”
Australian House of Representatives Debates Motion on Republic of Artsakh, Condemning Azerbaijan’s Military Actions and Urging Release of Armenian Prisoners
Members of the Australian House of Representatives, including Dr. Sophie Scamps, debated a motion addressing the Republic of Artsakh. The motion condemned Azerbaijan’s military assault, called for the release of Armenian prisoners, and urged Baku to allow Armenian refugees to return to Artsakh.
Driven by Fear from Nagorno-Karabakh
Forcibly Displaced Artisan Keeps Artsakh Memories Alive with Handmade Bags in Armenia
Arevik Avanesyan, a 46-year-old woman forcibly displaced twice due to Azerbaijani aggression, vividly recalls the harrowing events of September 2023.
“There was panic, alarm, regret, pain… It was one o’clock when it started, the children were afraid, they were running, they didn’t know where to go,” Arevik says with a heavy sigh.
She channels her resilience by crafting handmade bags. These bags serve a dual purpose: preserving the memories of Artsakh while also helping to alleviate the social challenges faced by
her large family.
Photos of the week
Demonstrators rally against the transfer of land to Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia.
Photo Courtesy of Karen Minasyan and Photolur.
Security
NATO and Armenia Strengthen their Defense Education Cooperation
Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with US Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations
The foreign minister of Armenia and the US official exchanged views on the topic of unblocking of regional communications.
US Ambassador to Armenia Attends Signing of Cooperation Memorandum Between DEA and Armenian Police
“This partnership will help strengthen our counter-narcotics cooperation to combat transnational organized crime and protect our communities in the United States and Armenia,” Ambassador Kvien said.
Armenia Keeps Distancing Itself from Russia: Skips CSTO Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Almaty
Dr. Robert Pope, Director of Cooperative Threat Reduction Visits Armenia, Attends the Joint Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Exercise, and Meets Government Officials
Must Armenia Cede Itself into Nonexistence?
By Raymond Ibrahim
In reality, no amount of appeasement short of total capitulation will ever satisfy Armenia’s powerful Muslim neighbors, namely Azerbaijan and its ‘big brother,’ Turkey.
Armenian FM and EU’s Borrell Discuss Regional Issues, Deepening Partnership, and Visa Liberalization
Head of EU Mission in Armenia Markus Ritter Meets with EUMA Staff in Goris, Visits Border Region
The team also visited Lake Sev located on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. To date, EUMA has conducted over 2300 patrols.
Armenian Defense Minister Meets with EU Officials at Schuman Security and Defense Forum
Economy
World Bank Approves $40 Million to Support Armenia’s Transition to Clean Energy and Power Transmission Grid Upgrades
“To ensure affordable, reliable, and clean electricity supply for consumers, Armenia needs continued investments in modernizing the power transmission network and improving the commercial viability of the High-voltage Electric Networks of Armenia JSC, the transmission company,” said Carolin Geginat, World Bank Country Manager for Armenia.
US-Based Libra Group Ready to Discuss Implementation of Investment Projects in Armenia
Prime Minister Pashinyan met with George Logothetis, President of the US-based Libra Group, a multinational company with several billion dollars in capital. The Libra Group operates in various sectors, including alternative energy, investment, aviation, and services.
Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with President of Hauts-de- Seine, France to Discuss Multi-Layered Bilateral Partnership Issues
Some EU Countries Signal Increased Investments in Armenia
US Embassy in Yerevan Launches Second Professional Exchange Program for Journalists
Armenia to Join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Expanding Investment Opportunities
Opinion
Genocide 2.0: Old Threats, New Delivery?
By Davit Khachatryan
From Ukrainian Plains to the Urban Warfare in Gaza: Lessons for Armenia.
USCIRF Shines Light on Azerbaijan’s Persecution of Christians
By Rep. Bob Good and Jim Garlow
The Azerbaijan government’s recent treatment of Armenian Christians has included forced displacements, expulsions and massacres.
The Overlooked Conflict that Altered the Nature of War in the 21st Century
By Joshua Keating
From drones to social media, the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan was a preview of Ukraine and the conflicts to come.
Armenia and Azerbaijan in the International Court of Justice Over Nagorno-Karabakh
By Melanie O’Brien
Cases relating to Nagorno-Karabakh may fall under the radar
because it is a small region that elicits less interest in the global
legal world than some larger conflicts. But the conflict over this
enclave has already produced — and will continue to yield — cases
in various international fora that offer significant contributions to the development of international jurisprudence.
How Raisi’s Death will Affect the Relations Between Azerbaijan, Armenia
By Mordechai Kedar
With Raisi dead and Vardanyan out of the political arena, it seems that the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan could improve if there is a regime change in Iran.
Setting Boundaries: The Fallout of Armenia’s Border Agreement with Azerbaijan
By Marie Dumoulin
What started as a promising border agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan may end up further weakening the government in Yerevan and undermining its reform agenda.
Inside the Scheme to Grab ‘Holy’ Land in Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter
By Amberin Zaman
Local activists are working to stop a megadeal signed by the Armenian patriarch to lease land to a luxury hotel developer.